Bara
ಬರ
Synopsis
Based on the Kannada novel Bara by eminent writer U. R. Ananthamurthy, the story deals with the politics of famine in Karnataka. An idealistic officer eventually succumbs to bureaucratic apathy - famine relief arrives, but too late. Simultaneously shot in Hindi as Sookha; that version was released in 1983.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- M.S. Sathyu
- Screenplay & Story
- Javed Siddiqui, Shama Zaidi
- Original Title
- ಬರ
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Kannada
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
M.S. Sathyu
Javed Siddiqui, Shama Zaidi, U. R. Ananthamurthy
Chakravarthy
M.S. Sathyu
Department Leadership Roster
Javed Siddiqui
Screenplay
Shama Zaidi
Screenplay
M.S. Sathyu
Director
M.S. Sathyu
Producer
Chakravarthy
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bara about?
Based on the Kannada novel Bara by eminent writer U. R. Ananthamurthy, the story deals with the politics of famine in Karnataka. An idealistic officer eventually succumbs to bureaucratic apathy - famine relief arrives, but too late. Simultaneously shot in Hindi as Sookha; that version was released in 1983.
Who directed Bara?
Bara was directed by M.S. Sathyu.
Who stars in Bara?
The principal cast of Bara includes Anant Nag, C. R. Simha, Pankaj Dheer, Shivaram, Uma Shivakumar.
When was Bara released and how long is it?
Bara was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Is Bara based on a book or true story?
Bara is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "U. R. Ananthamurthy".